Marcus Terentius Varro

Marcus Terentius Varro (116–27) was a Ancient Rome writer, poet and music theorist.

Also recorded as Marcus Terentius Varro Reatinus; Varro Reatinus; Varro.

Overview

Works named in the authority record include De lingua Latina, De re rustica and Antiquitates rerum humanarum et divinarum. Catalogue entries for printed books state edition, collation, binding and condition. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

In detail

Roman scholar, polymath and author (116–27 BC)

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